Assessing Whey Protein Sources, Dispersion Preparation Method and Enrichment of Thermomechanically Stabilized Whey Protein Pectin Complexes for Technical Scale Production

Whey protein pectin complexes can be applied to replace fat in food products, e.g., pudding and yogurt, contributing to creaminess while adding a source of protein and fiber. Production of these complexes is usually conducted on the laboratory scale in small batches. Recently, a process using a scraped-surface heat exchanger (SSHE) has been employed; however, dispersion preparation time, feasibility of using different whey protein sources and enrichment of the complexes for subsequent drying have not been assessed. Preparing whey protein pectin dispersions by solid mixing of pectin and whey protein powders resulted in larger complexes than powders dispersed separately and subsequently mixed after a hydration time. Dispersions without hydration of the mixed dispersions before thermomechanical treatment had the largest particle sizes. The targeted particle size of d90,3 < 10 µm, an important predictor for creaminess, was obtained for five of the six tested whey protein sources. Dispersions of complexes prepared using whey protein powders had larger particles, with less particle volume in the submicron range, than those prepared using whey protein concentrates. Efficiency of complex enrichment via acid-induced aggregation and subsequent centrifugation was assessed by yield and purity of protein in the pellet and pectin in the supernatant.

Study of electro-osmotic nanofluid transport for scraped surface heat exchanger with heat transfer phenomenon

In this study a novel mathematical model for electroosmotic flow for Cu-water based nanofluid with heat transfer phenomenon is reported for scraped-surface heat exchanger. The flow is initiated due to motion of lower wall of the channel and axial pressure gradient. The flow is modelled with aid of low Reynolds number and lubrication approximation theory. Exact analytical expressions are gathered for axial velocity, and stream functions for various stations of scraped-surface heat exchanger. Physical phenomenon of electro osmotic parameter are investigated on velocity profile, velocity distribution and pressure rise at edge of the blades. It is reported that electro-osmotic parameter mainly works as dragging force, it can be used to control the flow. This controlling mechanism may be helpful in mixing different materials in scraped-surface heat exchanger. Pressure rise at edge of the blades mainly rises below the blades with electro-osmotic, whereas, this profiles is suppressed for region above the blades and between the blades.